Two more cases of bird flu in humans reported in California

Both occurred in farmworkers with exposure to infected animals, and are amid 34 confirmed cases across state

Two cases of bird flu have been reported in California’s San Joaquin county, according to local health officials.

According to a press release issued on Friday and reported by the Sacramento Bee, health officials from San Joaquin county public health services said that both cases occurred in farmworkers who had had exposure to infected animals. Both individuals have exhibited mild symptoms and are recovering, officials said, adding that there are 34 confirmed cases in total across California.

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